A highway pursuit that started with a police alert in Newton ended with a crash on a busy Braintree street Friday, leaving three people in handcuffs and, according to officials, no one hurt.
Massachusetts State Police said a trooper on Interstate 93 spotted a vehicle that matched a “be on the lookout” alert issued by Newton police. When troopers tried to pull the driver over, the car did not stop and continued on I-93 before exiting the highway and crashing in Braintree. All three occupants allegedly tried to run but were quickly taken into custody, and authorities reported no injuries.
The pursuit tracked along I-93 until the vehicle left the interstate and collided on Washington Street in Braintree, WCVB reported. After the crash, Newton police took all three people into custody at the scene. Tow trucks later removed the damaged vehicles, according to the outlet.
Video Shows Heavy Response On Washington Street
Neighborhood video and surveillance clips from the area showed a heavy law-enforcement presence on Washington Street and at least one vehicle with significant front-end damage. In a reminder that highway chases do not always stay on the highway, Hoodline recently covered another I-93 pursuit that ended at a Westwood Wegmans lot, spilling straight into local roads and a commercial parking area.
What Authorities Say
State police officials told reporters that Newton officers arrested all three occupants at the Braintree crash site and that there were no immediate reports of injuries to officers or bystanders, according to WCVB. Authorities have not yet released the names of those arrested or specified the charges they may face, and investigators remained at the scene while tow crews cleared the roadway.
Anyone who witnessed the pursuit or crash, or who has dashcam footage from the area, is asked to contact Newton police or the Massachusetts State Police. The incident remains under investigation, and prosecutors will ultimately decide on any criminal charges.
